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Photo: Steve Botham |
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Latin name: Aquila chrysaetos
Size: Up to 90cms. Wingspan 190 to 220cms.
Distribution: Confined to north and west Scotland. Found in a few areas
of northern England such as the Lake District.
Months seen: All year round
Food: Rabbits, hares, grouse and carrion. Survives the harsh northern temperatures by feeding on winter casualties, such as
sheep and red deer which fall victim to the cold weather.
Habitat: Mountainous areas.
Special features:
Adult birds are dark brown in colour, with a golden brown head. Juvenile birds
have some white plumage on the tail and the centre of the wings.
 The golden
eagle looks similar to a buzzard on the wing, although the
eagle is a much bigger bird and its head protrudes further out from the body.
UK Safari Birds of Prey Section
UK Safari Birds Section
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